Italian company 7075.it have introduced a rear aluminium chassis brace for the Kyosho MP9 buggy. Machined from high-quality 7075 alloy material the brace features a redone design compared to the original part for improved fitment, durability and a constant rear end geometry. The CNC-machined part features a dark gun-metal anodising for wear and it comes laser-etched with the white 7075.it logo.
TWT have introduced their revolutionary Pit Mat Bag, a combined setup board bag and pit mat. Made from synthetic leather material the bag features two setup board pouches of 320x460mm for convenient and secure transportation and storage of the TWT setup board while the unfolded bag, measuring 640x470mm, also makes a good pit mat thanks to the durable and somewhat anti-slipping surface.
Team C Racing have introduced a progressive shock system for the Yokomo BD7 as well as their GT8 1/8th on-road kits. Adapting a popular design the system utilises tube-style inserts with triangular-shaped openings as well as plain shock pistons. The inserts are used the standard shock housings and the plain pistons are used in place of the drilled standard ones while the triangular openings in the tubes allow the oil to bypass the piston on compression. With ongoing compression the opening above the piston becomes smaller, resulting in a progressive, harder dampening that can lead to faster corner speeds and improved stability. The BD7 set included four inserts and four pistons while the GT8 set is available separately for the front and the rear of the car.
SOAR Seiki have announced the soon release of the 988 TD1 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. No details about the features and specifications are available yet but it is understood that the buggy will sport many refinements and improvements especially in the design and quality department. We bring you more information as soon as they surface.
Source: SOAR Seiki [soar-rc.com]
Coming from French company RC Concept is a range of silicone fluids for shock absorbers and gear differentials. Laboratory-tested the fluids offer high temperature stability, they are available as 15wt to 100wt shock and 1,000cst to 500,000cst differentials oils and come in 80ml bottles.
Source: RC Concept [rcconcept.net]
JConcepts have introduced the new Ford F-150 trail and scale bodyshell. Made for 1.9″ Vaterra and Axial trucks the body features signature F-150 details such as bulging wheel arches, a drop-down beltline at the front doors, and some of the biggest snarling grille nostrils ever seen on a truck. The F-150 body is specifically built for the Vaterra Ascender and Axial chassis providing even more versatility to the wildly successful platforms. Made from clear polycarbonate the body comes including a comprehensive decal sheet.
Xray have send out a teaser image of the forthcoming XB8 2016 specification 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. Different from other brands no information about the new kit have leaked in the wake of the release but detailed images and information about the vehicle should become available very soon.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Italian company Marka Racing have new aluminium option parts available for the MD Racing MDF14 formula car. First up is a 2mm 7075-T6 aluminium main chassis plate. The part was designed to offer improved drivability in medium to high-bite conditions thanks to less torsional flex of the chassis. This can lead to improved traction and an easier to drive car. The plate is made from high-quality material, and it comes black anodised for wear.
